Carl Breer | |
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Born | 8 November 1883 Los Angeles, U.S. |
Died | 21 December 1970 (aged 87) Detroit, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Engineer |
Carl Breer (1883 – 1970) was an American scientist and engineer, and one of the Studebaker engineers known as The Three Musketeers.[1]
He was born on November 8, 1883, in Los Angeles, California.[2]
He was married to the sister of Frederick Morrell Zeder and had four sons.[unreliable source?][2]
He died on December 21, 1970.[3]
He attended the Los Angeles Commercial High School.[2] He completed his degree in mechanical engineering.[2]
He was one of the Studebaker engineers known as The Three Musketeers. They were instrumental in the founding of the Chrysler Corporation, and were hand-picked by Walter Chrysler to come with him when he started the new company.[2]
He was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 1976.[4]